About this opportunity
Robert Half lists this Payroll Specialist opportunity in west chester, butler county, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse employee population, including temporary production staff and internal salaried employees. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can quickly learn processes, work independently with minimal training, and contribute effectively in a fast-paced payroll environment. The Payroll Specialist will help ensure payroll is processed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company policies and procedures. Essential Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Support the payroll department in the accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.
• Process weekly payroll for temporary production employees and bi-weekly payroll for internal salaried staff.
• Set up temporary employees in Time on Demand.
• Enter new hourly employees into payroll system.
• Assign and maintain schedules for all hourly employees across two shifts.
• Audit departmental timesheets daily to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Process timesheet corrections within the timekeeping system.
• Review Daily Attendance Sheets for potential payroll-related discrepancies.
• Verify that approved vacation time is entered correctly for the appropriate dates and pay periods.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and department leaders.
• Maintain payroll files, records, and archived documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with weekly orientation as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience required.
• Prior experience processing payroll for 250+ employees required.
• Experience processing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees required.
• Experience supporting payroll in a manufacturing, production, or multi-shift environment preferred.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly and contribute with minimal training.
• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.
• Effective record-keeping and document management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Associate degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Who can apply
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